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House roll call 356 · 25th Congress · Dec 13, 1838

To suspend the rules in order to receive a resolution to rescind those parts of the rights of the south resolution concerning "the removal of slaves from state

On Dec 13, 1838, the House voted 56–147. Result: failed. By party: Others 51–56, Democrats 5–90, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 25th Congress (1837–1838), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes
56
No
147
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 13, 1838

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 90 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others51 yes · 56 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules in order to receive a…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1838,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/25-H-356/to-suspend-the-rules-in-order-to-receive-a (accessed 2026-10-17).